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The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 18th: Trump Seeks 2026 Trial Date, US Green Lights F-16 Fighter Jet Training
The three-hundred-forty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump asks to push Jan. 6 trial beyond 2024 election — to April 2026…
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How the Trump Cases Will Impact the 2024 Elections
With yet another indictment against Donald Trump, his 2024 chances have taken another serious blow. David is joined by the host of the Amicus podcast Dahlia…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 17th: Maui Officials Defend Not Using Sirens, Biden Hosts Japan and South Korea
The three-hundred-forty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Maui officials defend decision not to sound sirens during wildfire…
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Unexpected Lessons of the Ukraine War
The war in Ukraine shows no signs of stopping. As the conflict grinds on, what are the key takeaways after nearly 18 months of fighting? Retired Lieutenant…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 16th: Trump Indictment, Cargo Ship Sails Despite Russian Threats
The three-hundred-forty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: In Georgia and federal indictments, two vastly different approaches…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 15th: Trump Indicted for a Fourth Time
The three-hundred-forty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump, allies charged with racketeering scheme over bid to subvert…
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DSR Spy Show: What if There Were No Whistleblowers?
Donald Trump, if reelected, has promised to gut the foreign service and put loyalists in top positions. This would also likely include an effort to eliminate…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 14th: The Maui Wildfire Aftermath, Trump Faces Another Possible Indictment
The three-hundred-forty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Maui officials and scientists warn that after the flames flicker…
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From the Silo - Ask the Experts: How Do We Make January 6 a Positive Turning Point for America?
In light of the latest news surrounding Donald Trump's indictments, we bring you today's episode of From the Silo from January 14, 2021 Original Description…
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From the Archive - Pelosi in Taiwan: Is the US-China Relationship Nearing a New Major Crisis?
This week's episode of From the Archive Originally aired August 2, 2022 Original Description: Nancy Pelosi has touched down in Taiwan and thrown the U.S.-China…
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Words Matter: Will Legal Drama Actually Empower Trump?
With the sound defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio, Norm and Kavita discuss whether Democrats can apply the lessons learned to 2024. Also on the agenda are the latest…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 11th: Biden’s Ukraine Aid Request, Russia’s Plans for the Moon
The three-hundred-forty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Biden asks Congress for $40 billion to support Ukraine, replenish US…
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The World on Fire: Climate Crisis, COVID, COP 28 and the Crazies
In this summer of harrowing wildfires, temperature records the UN Secretary General calls "global boiling," and shrinking ice caps, there is a growing sense of…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 10th: Russia Steps Up Attacks in Ukraine, Niger Military Names Cabinet
The three-hundred-fortieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russian ‘revenge’ mission: Ukraine braces as Kremlin steps up attacks…
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Is China's Evolving Focus on National Security a Sign of Strength or Weakness?
Sheena Greitens from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT joins AEI's Kori Schake, Georgetown's Rosa Brooks, and host, David Rothkopf, to pull back the…
The DSR NetworkNext in Foreign Policy: ChinaTalk with Jordan Schneider
This week Zoe teams up with Jordan Schneider of ChinaTalk for a special crossover episode. They discuss the changing mood on China relations, AI competition…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 9th: More Drone Attacks in Moscow, Ohio Rules on Reproductive Rights
The three-hundred-thirty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia says it shot down two Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow Win…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 8th: Ukraine Declares War on the Black Sea, July Hottest Month on Record
The three-hundred-thirty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine declares war on Russia’s Black Sea shipping European…
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DSR Spy Show: Russian Disinformation, Russian Yachts & a Metallica Concert
Separating fact from fiction in an era of disinformation is a challenging job. This week’s guest, former CIA field officer Alex Finley, is an expert. Alex…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 7th: Niger Airspace is Closed, Trump Seeks Recusal in DC
The three-hundred-thirty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention…
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From the Silo - Foreign Office: On Coups and Illegals
Today's From the Silo comes from July 2022 and features both Michael Weiss and Marc Polymeropoulos on Foreign Office. Original Description: Former CIA officer…
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From the Archive: Through the Lens of Ukraine: The Escalating Dangers of Trump Foreign Policy
Over three years later, and the fallout of Trump's Ukraine scandal is just as important as ever. Today's From the Archive comes from November 2019, and deals…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: Breaking Down the January 6th Indictment
If you've been watching as much coverage of the indictment as we have, then you're probably more confused than ever. Norm and Kavita are here to make sense of…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 4th: Trump Pleads Not Guilty, A Russian Warship is Damaged
The three-hundred-thirty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump pleads not guilty to charges that he conspired to overturn…
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Making Sense of the Tsunami of an Avalanche of a Mudslide of Trump Legal News
In the tsunami of an avalanche of a mudslide of Trump news, it can be hard to wade through the muck to find meaning. With Trump and his Republican allies doing…
The DSR NetworkSpies: The Epic Intelligence War Between East and West
Michael’s guest this week is Calder Walton, Assistant Director of the Belfer Center's Applied History Project and Intelligence Project at the Harvard Kennedy…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 3rd: Trump’s Arraignment, Travis King Confirmed to be in North Korean Custody
The three-hundred-thirty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump Prepares to Make Familiar Trip to Courthouse, This Time in…
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Special Episode: The Trump Indictment, What It Means and Where it May Lead
Even though Special Counsel Jack Smith's latest indictment of Donald Trump was expected, it still hit with great force. It is not only historically…
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DSR Spy Show: A Conversation with Rep. Abigail Spanberger on the Latest Trump Indictment and Much More
Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia’s 7th district joins Marc and David to talk Trump’s latest indictment, and what it means for the US at home and…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 2nd: Trump Indicted For Attempting to Overturn the 2020 Election
The three-hundred-thirty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Trump charged in probe of Jan. 6, efforts to overturn 2020…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for August 1st: More Drone Attacks Targeting Moscow, France Evacuates Citizens in Niger
The three-hundred-thirty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: France to begin evacuation for its citizens, EU nationals in…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 31st: The Coup in Niger, Trump Facing Indictment in Georgia
The three-hundred-thirty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Niger coup leaders say ousted gov’t authorized French attack to…
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From the Silo: Political Stunts and Immigration Policy
In the wake of Governor Greg Abbott's latest border security controversy, we're bringing you this Word's Matter episode from the silo. On this week's episode…
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From the Archive: The State of the Case Against Donald J. Trump
In light of the latest developments in Donald Trump's legal battles, we're bringing you this episode from our archive. Every week it seems that more and more…
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The Law is About to Hit the Fan: What's Next in the Trump Saga?
The walls continue to close in on Donald Trump. New charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case are the latest in the former president’s ongoing battle…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 28th: More Gains for Ukraine, Trump Faces Additional Charges
The three-hundred-thirty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Donald Trump faces new charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: If You Can’t Take the Heat… Talking Climate, the Border, and More
It’s hot here in DC, but we’re not alone. Norm and Kavita talk climate change and what the administration can do to combat disinformation to change the…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 27th: Ukraine Making Progress, Trudeau’s Cabinet Changes
The three-hundred-thirtieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukraine sends fresh troops into the battlefield in new push against…
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Can the US-Israel "Special Relationship" Survive?
The United States and Israel have long had a “special relationship.” Yet with the Netanyahu government’s latest assault on Israeli democracy, that relationship…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 26th: Russian Delegation Visits North Korea, A New Chinese Foreign Minister
The three-hundred-twenty-ninth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: North Korea: China and Russia in first post-pandemic visits A…
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Next in Foreign Policy: Understanding the Nuclear Threat in 2023 with April Arnold
Zoe is joined by arms control and nonproliferation implementation specialist April Arnold this week, fresh from the Aspen Security Forum. They discuss…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 25th: Climate Change Responsible for Heatwaves, Justice Department Sues Texas
The three-hundred-twenty-eighth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Climate change role in July heatwaves 'overwhelming', scientists…
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DSR Spy Show: Integrity and Imagination: An Intel Community Pro Turned Novelist Looks Ahead
They say you should write what you know. After over thirty years in the intelligence community, Alma Katsu certainly knows a lot. Alma joins Marc and David to…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 24th: Drone Strikes in Moscow and the Elections in Spain
The three-hundred-twenty-seventh episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia accuses Ukraine of Moscow drone attack Sánchez’s tricky…
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From the Silo: The January 6th Hearings and the Ongoing Coup
This week's From the Silo is a Words Matter episode is from June 2022, where Norm and Kavita discuss the January 6th Hearings. This episode includes member’s…
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From the Archive: Britain Has a New PM: In Search of a Silver Lining
This week's From the Archive episode comes from September 2022, where David Rothkopf and Ed Luce are joined by Clive Priddle to discuss the then new Prime…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: The Republicans' Race to the Bottom with Mary Trump
The Republican party is not sending their best. With the 2024 election cycle ramping up, Norm and guest host Mary Trump break down the lackluster field of…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 21st: UK Election Results, Outrage over Sweden’s Planned Burning of the Quran
The three-hundred-twenty-sixth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: British Prime Minister Sunak avoids wipeout in key elections…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 20th: The Latest Developments in Ukraine, North Korea Silent on Detained Soldier
The three-hundred-twenty-fifth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Ukrainian push stalls, Russia’s command baulks, food crisis looms…
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Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump
Miles Taylor joins to discuss his just-released book, “Blowback: A Warming to Save Democracy from the Next Trump.” Taylor, who served as Chief of Staff of the…
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The Kremlin Explores New Depths of Evil Shitheadery
With Biden’s decision to provide the Ukrainian military with cluster munitions and the Russian government reneging on the grain deal, the conflict has entered…
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DSR Spy Show: Well Isn't That Special: America's Ever More Awkward Relationship with Israel
The US-Israel relationship is in a very difficult place and things may be getting worse. To discuss where we are and where we are going a former senior Israeli…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 19th: US Soldier Detained in North Korea
The three-hundred-twenty-fourth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Travis King: What we know so far about North Korea's detention of…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 18th: Russia Attacks Odessa; Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Progress
The three-hundred-twenty-third episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia strikes Ukraine grain port after pulling out of export deal…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 17th: Russia Pulls Out of Crucial Grant Deal
The three-hundred-twenty-second episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Russia halts grain deal, says no link to bridge attack it blames…
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From the Archive: Ain’t No Cure for the Summertime Blues
In the wake of this year's NATO summit in Vilnius, we bring you this episode on the 2022 Madrid summit from our archive. Please enjoy! President Biden is…
The DSR NetworkWords Matter: The Economy Under Biden is Great; Why Don’t We Act Like It?
With the economy continuing to rally despite the odds, why are conversations about Biden’s economic performance so negative? Norm and Kavita discuss why voters…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 14th: Putin's Account of Meeting with Prigozhin, Blinken in Jakarta for ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting
The three-hundred-twenty-first episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: Putin gives his account of post-mutiny Prigozhin meeting, insists…
The DSR NetworkThe DSR Daily Brief for July 13th: NATO Summit Ends, Russian Spy Chief Confirms Call to CIA Director During Wagner Mutiny
The three-hundred-twentieth episode of the DSR Daily Brief Stories Cited in the Episode: At NATO summit, Biden’s caution clashed with calls to draw Ukraine…
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Making Sense of the NATO Summit and What Comes Next
As the NATO summit in Vilnius comes to a close, the United States, France, UK, and Turkey have all taken bold stances with regards to expanding NATO membership…